The Spirit. Our Lady of Ransom Catholic Church

The Spirit Our Lady of Ransom Catholic Church Thirteenth Sunday In Ordinary Time July 2, 2017 Jesus said to his apostles: Whoever receives you receives me, and whoever receives me receives the one who sent me. Matthew: 10:40

July 2, 2017 Mass Intentions 13th Sunday in Ordinary Time Monday, July 3 (St. Thomas, Apostle) 6:30 a.m. Emily Loret Bedran 8:15 a.m. Sylwester Budkowski Tuesday, July 4 (Independence Day) 9:00 a.m. Biagio Gattuso Wednesday, July 5 (St. Anthony Zaccaria, Priest; St. Elizabeth of Portugal) 6:30 a.m. Jerome Cierniak 8:15 a.m. Deceased Members of Sweeney Family Thursday, July 6 (St. Maria Goretti, Virgin & Martyr) 6:30 a.m. Purgatorial Society 8:15 a.m. Kenneth & Elaine Purchla Friday, July 7 6:30 a.m. Emily & Henry Mittman 8:15 a.m. M. Eileen Gustafson Saturday, July 8 8:15 a.m. Anthony Cusentino; Robert Centeno; Josef Mazur; Howie Sikorski; Annabelle Burns; Andy Cairo; Special Intention of Cristal Levron 5:00 p.m. Hildegard Holz Sunday, July 9 7:30 a.m. For the People of OLR 9:00 a.m. Geraldine Podlin 10:45 a.m. Victor Osipo 12:15 p.m. Armando & Pia Mei 5:00 p.m. Wilfredo Hernandez PARISH DIRECTORY CHURCH: 8300 N. Greenwood, Niles, IL 60714 PARISH OFFICE - Ministry Center, 8624 W. Normal Phone: 847-823-2550 Fax: 847-823-4291 www.olransom.org Rev. Christopher M. Gustafson Pastor Rev. Paul Reczek, O.F.M. Sunday Celebrant Rev. Robert Darow Retired Assistant Rev. Andrew Luczak Retired Assistant Rev. Mr. Charlie O Donnell Deacon Rev. Mr. James Frugé Deacon Mrs. Cathy Williams Office Manager Mr. Richard Gargul Business Manager Mr. Rob Sadlowski Music Director Mr. Jim Potthast Youth Minister Mr. Andy Duran Digital Communications Mr. Bob DiSandro Maintenance Engineer Mrs. Kathleen Sass Bulletin Typist RELIGIOUS EDUCATION PROGRAM Mrs. Maureen Valvassori Director 847-696-2994 Email: o.ransom@att.net SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM: Let the children come to me Lk 18:16 Baptisms are ordinarily celebrated on the 2nd and 4th Sundays at 1:30 p.m. in the Church. A preparation meeting is required. Please call the Ministry Center to arrange. SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION: God s mercy is ever near. Confessions are heard every Saturday from 11:00 a.m. to Noon in the Church and by appointment. SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE: Congratulations! Weddings are ordinarily celebrated on Saturdays at 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. Please be sure to consult a priest before setting the date for your wedding. MINISTRIES CHAIRPERSONS Mrs. Deborah Bosco Parish Pastoral Council Mr. Steve Dolan Parish Finance Committee Mrs. Nancy Stranczek Ministry of Care Mrs. Gigi Bialko Bereavement Ms. Reneda Mittman Lectors Mr. & Mrs. Jack Eichstaedt Communion Ministers Mr. Vince Milito Ushers Mrs. Terry Uselmann St. Matthew Circle Ms. Marilyn Kirschten Wedding Ministry Coordinator EUCHARISTIC CELEBRATION SUNDAY MASSES: 5:00 pm (Saturday) 7:30, 9:00, 10:45 am, 12:15, 5:00pm Weekday: 6:30 & 8:15 am; Saturday 8:15 am Holy Day: 6:30, 8:15 am, 7:00 pm RECONCILIATION: Saturday, 11:00 am - 12 noon and individually as requested. HOPELINE: For Pregnant Women 847-823-HOPE CARING FOR THE SICK: If you or a loved one are ill and would like prayers or to receive the Sacrament of Anointing, Holy Communion, or a visit, please do not hesitate to call the Ministry Center. A communal celebration of the Sacrament of Anointing follows the 8:15 a.m. Mass on the first Saturday of the month. FIRST FRIDAYS: Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament takes place throughout the day, ending with Holy Hour and Benediction from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. NEW PARISHIONERS: Welcome to the Parish! We are glad you are here. Please come to the Ministry Center to register or call: 847-823-2550.

July 2, 2017 Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Page Three ON READING DIFFICULT PASSAGES IN SCRIPTURE by Rev. Ronald Rolheiser, OMI February 8, 2016 A colleague of mine shares this story: Recently, after presiding a Eucharist, a woman from the congregation came up to him with this comment: What a horrible scripture reading today! If that s the kind of God we re worshipping, then I don t want to go to heaven! The reading for that day s liturgy was taken from Chapter 24 of the Second Book of Samuel where, seemingly, God gets upset with King David for counting the number of men he had for military service and then punishes him by sending a pestilence that kills seventy thousand people. Is this really the word of God? Did God really get angry with David for doing a simple census and kill seventy thousand people to teach him a lesson? What possible logic could justify this? As it stands, literally, yes, this is a horrible text! What do we do with passages like this and many others where God, seemingly, demands violence in his name?... God, in scripture, is sometimes seemingly shown to be arbitrary, heartless, violent, demanding violence from believers, and completely calloused about the lives of anyone not among his chosen favorites. If one were to take these texts literally they could be used to justify the exact type of violence that extremist groups like ISIS and Al-Qaida carry out under the belief that God loves them alone and they are free to kill others in his name. Nothing could be further from the truth and nothing could be further from the meaning of these texts. These texts, as biblical scholarship makes clear, are not to be taken literally. They are anthropomorphic and archetypal. Whenever they are read they could be preceded by the kind of disclaimer we now often see at movies where we are told: No real animals died while making this film. So too, no real people die in these texts. First of all, these texts are anthropomorphic, meaning that in them we attribute our own emotions and intentions to God. Hence these texts reflect our feelings, not God s. For example, when Paul tells us that when we sin we experience the wrath of God, we are not to believe that God gets angry with us when we sin and sends positive punishment upon us. Rather, when we sin, we punish ourselves, begin to hate ourselves, and we feel as if God has gotten angry with us. Biblical writers frequently write in this genre. God never hates us, but, when we sin, we end up hating ourselves. These texts are also archetypal, meaning that they are powerful, primordial images that explain how life works. I remember a man coming up to me one Sunday after a liturgy, when the reading had proclaimed God s order to Joshua to kill all the Canaanites upon entering the Promised Land. The man said to me: You should have let me preach today. I know what that text means: I m an alcoholic in recovery and that text means cold turkey. As an alcoholic, you have to clean out your liquor cabinet completely, every bottle, you can t be having even a single drink. Every Canaanite has to be killed! Jesus said the same thing, except he used a softer metaphor: New wine, new wineskins. In essence, that s the meaning of this text. But even so, if these texts are not literal aren t they still the inspired word of God? Can we just explain them away because we feel them inconvenient? Two things might be said in response to this: First, all individual texts in scripture must be seen within the larger, overall framework of scripture and our overall theology of God and, as such, they demand an interpretation that is consistent with the nature of God as revealed overall in scripture. And, in scripture as a whole, we see that God is non-negotiably all-loving, all-merciful, and all-good and that it is impossible to attribute bias, callousness, brutality, favoritism, and violence to God. Moreover, scripture is binding and inerrant in the intentionality of its message, not in the literalness of its expression. We do not, for example, take literally Jesus command to call no one on earth your father, nor Paul s command: Slaves be subject to your masters. Context and interpretation are not rationalizations, they are sacred duty. We may not make scripture unworthy of God.

July 2, 2017 Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Page Four Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament Friday, July 7 WEDDING BANNS III - Jeremy Paul Dadivas & Kathleen Mae Filipinas Adoration begins following the 8:15am Mass (room 14) with Benediction at 7:00 pm (in church) Spend an hour with our Eucharistic Lord A sign-up sheet is in the Gathering Space PETER S PENCE COLLECTION LAST WEEK Thank you for your generous support in last week s Peter s Pence Collection! As a parish we collected $ 2,838.76. Our contributions will be combined with those from our brothers and sisters around the world to help Pope Francis provide essential relief to people in need. If you missed the collection, it is not too late to give. For more information, visit www.uscch.org/ peters-pence Dear Father Christopher, June 19, 2017 My deepest thanks to you and your parishioners for contributing to the special collection for Catholic Charities on Mother s Day. We received your parish check for $4,047.22. In our 100th Anniversary year, when our communities are suffering unprecedented violence and are in great need of compassion, your generosity means that Catholic Charities can continue to feed, comfort, shelter, and care for the poor and vulnerable. Your parish donation will support the strength, faith and dreams of people who are working toward a better future. Together we can heal deep-seated wounds and enrich the quality and dignity of life in our communities. As the people served by Catholic Charities find healing and hope, so may your hearts be filled with peace. Sincerely, Rev. Monsignor Michael M. Boland President Date/Time Commentator Lector Liturgical Ministers for Next Week s Liturgies Eucharistic Ministers Cantors Servers Saturday, July 8 5:00 p.m. John Dobbins Ben Oliva Gina Caruso, Steve Dolan, Rick Fox, Marilyn Kirschten, Reneda Mittman, Mary Mundt, Chris Seske, Andy Thelen, (sub needed) Rob Sadlowski Mary Rigoni Mia Wilson Sunday, July 9 7:30 a.m. Rosanne Dulski Daniel Ramirez George Colgan, Rosanne Dulski, Tom Kleeman, Dennis Ramirez, (sub needed), (sub needed), (sub needed) Rob Sadlowski Matthew Cordero Joshua Luce 9:00 a.m. Eleanor Laraia Mary Ann Malartsik, Filomena Randazzo, Joey Randazzo, Kathleen Sass, Mel Sass, (4 subs needed) Rob Sadlowski Juliana Parisi Frank Kedzior 10:45 a.m. Robert Bell Tom Muszynski Maureen Bell, Robert Bell, Anna Di Benedetto, Nancy Hedrick, Nancy Jensen, Mike Merchut, Tom Reich, Wayne Sliwa (sub needed) Jody Schuth Cecelia Hernandez Victor Hernandez 12:15 p.m. Estelle Pahati Chris Paolelli Jonelle Castillo, Angelita De Paz, Eduardo De Paz, John Gierum, Cathy Gierum, Ben Paolelli, Joe Paolelli, Gloria Scardino, Matilde Yates Jody Schuth Francesca Tarrol Jhaydee Santos 5:00 p.m. Rick Fox James Croteau, Georgene Croteau, R. Scott Flick, Rick Fox, Lydia LaScola Jody Schuth Clarissa Valeroso Catherine Valeroso

July 2, 2017 Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Page Five JULY 2017 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 Mass 8:15am, 5:00pm CH Anointing/Sick 8:45am Confessions 11:00am 2 Mass: 7:30, 9:00, 10:45, 12:15, 5:00pm CLOW 10:45am CH 3 4 Independence Day Mass 9:00am CH 5 SOUL 7:30pm NW1 6 L of M 6:00pm DR 7 Holy Hour 7:00 pm CH 8 Mass 8:15am, 5:00pm CH Confessions 11:00am 9 Mass: 7:30, 9:00, 10:45, 12:15, 5:00pm CLOW 10:45am CH Baptisms 1:30pm CH 10 Baptismal Prep 7:00pm DR SVdP 7:00pm NW8 11 12 QofP 1:00pm DR KofC NCD 7:30pm NW5 SOUL 7:30pm NW1 13 L of M 6:00pm DR 14 15 Mass 8:15am, 5:00pm CH Confessions 11:00am Donut Sunday 16 Mass: 7:30, 9:00, 10:45, 12:15, 5:00pm CLOW 10:45am CH 17 18 19 QofP 1:00pm DR SOUL 7:30pm NW1 20 L of M 6:00pm DR Ransom Ravinia 21 YG Service Trip BBQ 5:00pm R7 22 Mass 8:15am, 5:00pm CH Confessions 11:00am 23 Mass: 7:30, 9:00, 10:45, 12:15, 5:00pm CLOW 10:45am Baptisms 1:30pm CH 24 25 26 QofP 1:00pm DR KofC NCD 7:30pm NW5 SOUL 7:30pm NW1 27 L of M 6:00pm DR 28 29 Mass 8:15am, 5:00pm CH Confessions 11:00am 30 Mass: 7:30, 9:00, 10:45, 12:15, 5:00pm CLOW 10:45am CH KEY: CH = Church SCH = School PH = Paluch Hall (Downstairs below church) GS = Gathering Space (Church) AR = Antioch Room (Ministry Center) DR = Dining Room (Ministry Center) WR = Workroom (Ministry Center) MC = Ministry Center 10, 11, 12, 15 = Rooms in School CLOW = Children s Liturgy of the Word CommCo = Communications Committee CWC = Catholic Women s Club FCC = Filipino Christian Community K of C = Knights of Columbus L of M = Legion of Mary MHM = Moms Helping Moms NW 1, 3, 5, 8 Rooms in School PPC = Parish Pastoral Council QofP = Queen of Peace Guild REP = Religious Education Program SOUL = Prayer Group SVDP = St. Vincent de Paul YA = Young Adults YG = Youth Group

July 2, 2017 Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Page Six RELIGIOUS EDUCATION The Religious Education Office will be closed during the month of July. However registration is ongoing. If you have not sent in your registration please do so as soon as possible. Forms for the 2017-2018 school year are available in the Ministry Center and on the parish website. Enjoy your summer! Maureen Valvassori Director of Religious Education Our Lady of Ransom Parish Corpus Christi Procession~ June 18, 2017 On Corpus Christi (The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ) we carried the Blessed Sacrament in an extended procession, going outside, around our parish grounds as we took our faith in Christ in the Eucharist out into the world.

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July 2, 2017 Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Page Eight R E S T I N P E A C E Please continue to pray for the following people who have recently died: Ted Drapa Lord, for your faithful people, life is changed not ended. --Rite of Christian Burial SACRIFICIAL GIVING Our response to God s command to take care of the community with the gifts, talents and resources God entrusts to us. STEWARDSHIP OF RESOURCES Sunday Collections June 18..... $ 10,359 (Week 52) Year-to-date. $ 686,346 We are grateful. P R A Y F O R T H E S I C K Dan Hutmacher (4) Shawn Harshbarger (4) Gregory Greco (3) Karen Guglielmo (3) Wally Whalen (3) We pray for all the sick at every Mass and in our private prayers. Persons who have a change in their health (traumatic event, surgery, critical stage of disease, etc.) will be mentioned by name (if they or a family member request) at Sunday Masses. Thereafter, for one month the name will be published in the bulletin and then placed on our website: olransom. org. OLR MILITARY God keep you safe! A.I.C. Michael Gonzales Sgt. Vito Deiure Gunny Sgt. Paul J. Vee, USMC Lt. 1st Class Jared Kandell Staff Sgt. Michael Osterlund PFC Darren Keifer PO2 Patrick Wurster II Staff Sgt. Anthony LaScola, USMC Cpl. Brian Michael Bell BM3 Kristin Kaufmann Specialist Conrad Sewinski ENFR Joshua Torres 1st Lt. Joseph John Gullo, USAF Cpl. Giselle Obcemea Gayapa, USMC PFC Ezekiel M. Trimble PFC Edrian Fernandez, USAFC Cpt. Jason Lovallo 2nd Lt. Timothy F. Eddy, Jr. 1st Lt. Catie LaScola, USMC PFC Michael Allbright PFC A.J. Martinez Jr. If you know of any Our Lady of Ransom parishioners who are serving in the military and would like to include them in our prayer intentions, please call the Ministry Center (847-823-2550.) FOURTH OF JULY Tuesday, July 4 Mass at 9:00 a.m. In observance of Independence Day the Ministry Center office will close on Monday at noon and reopen on Wednesday, July 5 at 9:00am. Emergency calls will be facilitated by our Answering Service. PRAYER FOR OUR NATION God our Father, Giver of life, we entrust the United States of America to Your loving care. You are the rock on which this nation was founded. You alone are the true source of our cherished rights to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. Reclaim this land for Your glory and dwell among Your people. Send Your Spirit to touch the hearts of our nation s leaders. Open their minds to the great worth of human life and the responsibilities that accompany human freedom. Remind Your people that true happiness is rooted in seeking and doing Your will. Through the intercession of Mary Immaculate, Patroness of our land, grant us the courage to reject the culture of death. Lead us into a new millennium of life. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.

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